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Dimit Family History

Dimit Name Meaning

English: variant of Dimmitt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dimick, Lim, Polit, Smit, Dimmitt, Simi, Dimmig, Diment, Divin, Dimon

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Where is the Dimit family from?

You can see how Dimit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dimit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dimit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Dimit families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dimit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dimit families in 1840.
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What did your Dimit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dimit. 39% of Dimit men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Dimit women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dimit were Foreman and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Photographer
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dimit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dimit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Dimit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Dimit. For the veterans among your Dimit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dimit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dimit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dimit in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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